What You'll Learn
- Correct weight placement over the first and second toes for better ankle stability
- How to engage the lats and back using the barre to maintain an upright posture
- Turnout verification techniques using flexed-foot ronds de jambe and frappés
- Proper hip alignment and 'up and forward' placement during leg extensions
- Foot articulation and precision for petite battement and frappé preparations
About This Video
Start your ballet practice with a comprehensive 24-minute follow-along session designed to solidify your technique. This beginner ballet barre at Broche Ballet guides you through essential exercises that form the bedrock of classical dance. Whether you are just starting or returning to the studio, this class focuses on precision and proper alignment.
We begin with pliés to warm up the joints, followed by tendus and dégagés to articulate the feet and build strength. A key highlight of this session is the focus on weight distribution. You will learn to place your weight over your big and second toes, ensuring a stable and safe demi-pointe and plié.
The instructor emphasizes maintaining an 'up and forward' hip placement to prevent sitting in the joints, a common challenge for beginners. As we transition into more complex movements like rond de jambe and frappé, we utilize a unique flexed-foot technique. This helps you verify your turnout by keeping the heel forward and the toe down throughout the movement.
We also explore fondus and développés, focusing on core stability and controlled extensions. Don't forget your upper body! This class teaches you how to engage your back and lats by pushing down on the barre during side extensions, preventing the torso from tilting.
Finally, we conclude with sous-sus and pas de bourrée, practicing balance and fluid transitions. This structured 'ballet journey' prioritizes foot articulation and core stability, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to refine their technical skills. By practicing these active cues for balance and alignment, you will develop the strength and muscle memory needed for more advanced levels of dance.
Throughout the frappé and petite battement preparations, you will be encouraged to maintain a steady pace, allowing for deep concentration on the mechanics of movement. Join Broche Ballet today and refine your foundational skills with this expertly guided barre session.
